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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.82, 338.04 and 156.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.82, 338.04 and 156.94 is: 234.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.82 : 338.04 = 156.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.82/338.04 = 156.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.82x = 338.04 × 156.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.82x = 53,052.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,052.00/225.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.93

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